Anonymous #1 3w

I don’t have much of that either, tbh

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Anonymous dawn_puzzle_piece02 3w

the capacity for genuine belief is part of what I envy. I don’t know how to make that happen for myself organically

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Anonymous #3 3w

I know, I’m interested in alternative spiritual practices & esoteric thought as well. I’ve explored a couple different paths that felt more in line with my extant beliefs. still, there’s a depth of passion I see in followers of both Christianity and Islam that I wish I was familiar with firsthand

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Anonymous #5 3w

I hear that—humanity is certainly interesting, if nothing else. and I do at times get a sense of awe & wonder out of moments of connection with strangers, or even little things like graffiti messages I notice around town. maybe this is greedy of me, but I still wish there was “something more”

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Anonymous #6 3w

there’s a grandiosity to it that seems like it must be fun to participate in, both in large groups and private moments. the devotion, the serenity, the sense of being Known. the longing and the promise of an ultimate reunion

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Anonymous #7 3w

I wholeheartedly agree that it’s not something I can force myself into. but unfortunately this also means I feel awfully silly making any attempts at praying to or trusting in a figure I’m thus far unable to believe in. I won’t be around too much longer and I struggle to imagine this would change in the meantime

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Anonymous #9 3w

been there & done that. between the cptsd, neurotic demeanor and (mild) psychotic tendencies, my brain chemistry doesn’t mesh with them so well these days—last time I dropped acid I just got panicky and ended up lost inside my own skull. not in a fun way, either.

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Anonymous OP 3w

Oh shit yeah nah BADDD combination right there

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Anonymous OP 3w

My acid experience was pretty good but it was exhausting at the end

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Anonymous #10 3w

I trust that there’s plenty of people this is true for, but I’m certainly not one of them. faith isn’t likely to be the answer to my woes either, it just seems sort of comforting

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Anonymous OP 3w

It can’t hurt for you to try praying, even if it feels a bit silly. Please trust me when I say He really will come to you, I’ve seen this happen to me and many others. If you can just find some patience it will work out. Also, I don’t want to assume, but if you’re implying self harm please don’t do that, whatever you’re going through is temporary including this spiritual struggle. If you want dm me and I would willingly talk through anything you’re going through or more in detail on Christianity

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Anonymous OP 3w

I ultimately think that many religious people understand that they are living in illusion. Despite that they keep going. It’s pretty fascinating.

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Anonymous #7 3w

I was referring to the reality that I’m living with several progressive chronic illnesses. so no, either way, that’s not temporary

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Anonymous OP 3w

I see. I’m really sorry to hear that. I will be praying for you and for God to come to you.

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